"The continued modest growth in exports is worrisome to achieve the targets for this fiscal. It indicates that Indian exporters need immediate attention to bring exports back on track," Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President Rafeeque Ahmed said in a statement.

After registering 13.47 per cent growth in October, 2013, exports recorded a growth of 5.86 per cent and 3.49 per cent in November and December respectively.

The upward trend in exports is maintained and that gives satisfaction, Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher said, adding that there is lot needs to be done. Narrowing trade deficit rejoicing he said.

"This is fact that it (growth in exports) has come down to single digits. But the monthly trend has not fallen," Kher said.

When asked whether import restrictions on gold are impacting gems and jewellery exports, Pujari said curbs are mainly for domestic players.

"Although the figures are showing that there are difficulties, the restrictions are not really impacting the exports," Pujari said.

Government has raised the import duty on gold to 10 per cent and the RBI has introduced 80:20 norm under which 20 per cent of the total imports had to be re-exported.